Better force all car manufacturers to limit their products to 70mph then, in the same way as many voluntarily do to 155mph.

In reply to a post by RobertoS:

Better force all car manufacturers to limit their products to 70mph then, in the same way as many voluntarily do to 155mph.

But speed limits are clearly displayed on uk roads yet there is no warning on routers such as "it is illegal to use channels 149-161 in Europe, you risk prosecution by the wifi police if you do". If there was such a warning displayed then pretty sure OP wouldn't be asking.

The instructions tell you to select the appropriate regulatory domain.

As for traffic signs - they do not say you may be prosecuted if you exceed xx MPH.

If you buy a knife it does not have a warning saying that you will be prosecuted if you use it as a weapon ...

Thanks all, didn't post for a debate but interesting.

I just wanted to know which country selection offered the higher power output when selecting the 'regulatory domain'.

I had the old BT (2Wire) Router and dependant on the country you selected, you could manually increase the power output. I don't think it opened up any additional wifi channels.

Thanks all

A few years back I used to be on the CB and near me there was someone with an amplified setup (which is illegal btw) and when he used to transmit I didn't have a chance of getting out (bleeding over as it was referred to)

If you up the power of your wi-fi you may risk doing the same to your neighbours and you may well have ofcom knocking at your door.

Google Wireless Telegraphy Act UK or just click this link http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Wireless+Telegraphy+Act+UK